19 Facts About Melissa McBride

Melissa Suzanne McBride was born on May 23,1965 and is an American actress.

Melissa McBride made her acting debut in 1993, and went onto appear in Walker, Texas Ranger and Dawson's Creek.

Melissa McBride has garnered critical acclaim and received multiple awards and nominations for her role on the show.

Melissa McBride was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to parents John Leslie Melissa McBride and Suzanne Lillian.

Melissa McBride's father owned his own business, and her mother studied at the historic Pasadena Playhouse.

Melissa McBride had three siblings: John Michael, Neil Allen, and Melanie Suzanne.

Melissa McBride began her acting career in 1991, appearing in several television commercials for clients such as Rooms To Go; she was a spokeswoman for Ford.

Melissa McBride made her series television debut in a 1993 episode of ABC legal drama series Matlock, and later guest-starred in several other television drama series, including In the Heat of the Night; American Gothic; Profiler; Walker, Texas Ranger; and Dawson's Creek.

Melissa McBride was in contention for a bigger role in the film but did not want to take a significant amount of time away from her job as a casting director.

In 1996, Melissa McBride acted alongside both Martin Sheen and Ramon Estevez in the music video for country music group Diamond Rio's single It's All In Your Head.

Melissa McBride did not audition for the role, which she thought was temporary.

Melissa McBride was a recurring cast member in Season 1 and was promoted to series regular for Season 2.

Melissa McBride's name appeared in the opening credits sequence beginning with the first episode of Season 4.

Everyone in the writers' room loves that character, and we're thrilled with what Melissa McBride has brought to the table.

Melissa McBride has definitely become a character that is one to watch, and there's some really exciting stuff ahead for her.

Melissa McBride has received critical acclaim for her performance as Carol and won positive reviews from critics during Seasons 3,4, and 5.

In March 2015, Melissa McBride was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Leading Actress in a Television series, for her role as Carol.

Melissa McBride won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television at the 41st Saturn Awards, for the second year in a row.

Melissa McBride was set to reprise her role as Carol in a spin-off series centered on her and Daryl Dixon, following the conclusion of the 11th and final season of The Walking Dead, which is set to debut in 2023.